Current Date And Time In Glasgow, United States
Thursday, 06 August 2026
00:40:26 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 14,470
District: Barren County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Glasgow, a city in Kentucky, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Glasgow — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Glasgow.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.9959° N | 85.9119° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.9959 | -85.9119 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 59' 45" N | 85° 54' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 59.753' N | 85° 54.7153' W |
| City | Glasgow |
| State | Kentucky (Commonwealth of Kentucky) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Barren County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1799-01-01 |
| Population | 14,470 |
| Area (km²) | 41.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 15.95 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 350.36 /km² |
| Elevation | 230 m / 755 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.9959, -85.9119 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Glasgow to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Kentucky.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City | Kentucky | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Park City | Kentucky | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Horse Cave | Kentucky | N | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Edmonton | Kentucky | E | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Smiths Grove | Kentucky | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Munfordville | Kentucky | N | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Kentucky, the home state of Glasgow, along with each city's aerial distance from Frankfort, Kentucky's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 38.2542° N | -85.7594° W | 142 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lexington | 37.9887° N | -84.4777° W | 295 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lexington-Fayette | 38.0498° N | -84.4586° W | 305 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Meads | 38.4126° N | -82.7091° W | 185 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bowling Green | 36.9903° N | -86.4436° W | 161 m | 193 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Owensboro | 37.7742° N | -87.1133° W | 120 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Covington | 39.0837° N | -84.5086° W | 155 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | 37.7479° N | -84.2947° W | 289 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Georgetown | 38.2098° N | -84.5588° W | 258 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Florence | 38.9989° N | -84.6266° W | 282 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nashville International Airport IATA: BNA 119 km (74 mi) from Glasgow |
The exact GPS location of Glasgow gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kentucky. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kentucky state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Glasgow are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Glasgow lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Glasgow sits within Kentucky, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Glasgow for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Kentucky. › Browse every city in Kentucky
Coordinates for Glasgow in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Glasgow are latitude 36.9959° and longitude -85.9119°. In directional format: 36.9959° N, 85.9119° W. These coordinates mark the center of Glasgow in Kentucky and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Glasgow is a city in Kentucky, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Barren County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Glasgow sits at: Latitude 36° 59' 45" N and Longitude 85° 54' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Glasgow has a population of approximately 14,470 people. This is roughly 0.344% of Kentucky's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kentucky.
The interactive satellite map of Glasgow is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.9959, -85.9119 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Glasgow in Kentucky. For broader context, explore the Kentucky state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Glasgow is Nashville International Airport (BNA), roughly 119 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Glasgow is approximately 162 km (101 mi) from Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kentucky.
Glasgow sits at an elevation of approximately 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kentucky.
The closest cities to Glasgow include Cave City, Park City, Horse Cave. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Glasgow, sunrise is at 03:51 AM and sunset is at 05:47 PM, giving a day length of 13h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Glasgow's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Glasgow is approximately 4,118 km (2,559 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,638 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Glasgow — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,918 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Glasgow is approximately 511 km (318 mi) NW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
